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paricalcitol · Medicine question

Why is caution needed when paricalcitol is used with digitalis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Caution is needed when paricalcitol is used with digitalis because hypercalcaemia from any cause can potentiate digitalis toxicity.

Sources for this answer

Zemplar 5 microgram/ml Solution for InjectionAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 24Document updated 3 July 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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